Marché, Marketplace in Bohicon, Benin.
The Bohicon marketplace connects traders from Cotonou's port to northern Benin, making it the fourth largest commercial center in the country.
The marketplace emerged in the 17th century following a rivalry between brothers Zanvoh and Dako-Donou, who established this trading location.
The name Gbohicon refers to sheep trading, while local traditions prohibit selling live goats within the market for spiritual reasons.
Located 130 kilometers from Cotonou, this market opens every five days, offering agricultural products including corn-based lio and nere-based afitin.
The market developed around a railway station, transforming Bohicon from a small district into a major commercial transit point between south and north Benin.
Location: Bohicon
Address: 53H8+38R, Bohicon, Benin Bohicon Bohicon
Phone: +2290166377875
GPS coordinates: 7.17775,2.06577
Latest update: March 17, 2025 09:15
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